Bird Anatomy

Despite their amazing differences in shape, size and lifestyle, all birds have the same basic plan. However, different lifestyles have involved some distinctive variations on the central theme. Birds such as swans have more vertebrae in their necks than the short-necked parrots: swans have 25 vertebrae, parrots have 9. Necks are useful for getting your […]

What Is a Bird?

Everyone knows what birds are – even the smallest child can tell the difference between a bird and, well, a non-bird! But what distinctive features are exclusive to birds? Is it the presence of wings, feathers, or the ability to fly? Is it the ability to lay eggs? Is it the presence of a beak […]

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